The Mercyland blog
Staff spotlights, plain-language guides to DC’s waiver system, and what we are learning along the way.
20 stories
98% Audit Score, 100% Heart: Why Families Choose Mercyland Healthcare
Growing Together: Alina & Michaela
Beyond the Pendant Alarm: How MHI Uses Assistive Technology to Power Smarter Remote Support
Beyond Words: Inside Ms. Vera's Journey as a Direct Support Professional
Autism Beyond Awareness: What We Still Don’t Talk About
Hidden in Plain Sight: Why People with IDD Face Greater Mental Health Challenges
Two Voices, One Purpose
A Bond Built on Trust
The World Works Better With Us: Celebrating Disability Pride Month in D.C.
Meet Kha'Deisha Warren
When Trauma Goes Unrecognized: Understanding PTSD in People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The People Who Make It Possible
Stories of Care, Growth, and Independence
Why Nutrition Matters for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Heart Behind the Care — Our DSPs Yawae and Nelson
The Role of Service Coordinators During the Wait List Period
The amazing people that make us! Meet Eleonore & Jean Christian (DSPs)
Understanding the IDD Waiver Waitlist
A Guide to DC’s HCBS Waiver System
Caring With Purpose: Voices From the Mercyland Family
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